Vermilion County

IL · Pop. 178,431 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Vermilion County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 178,431.

$/Acre: $13,503

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 174 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 161.3/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.82%

Combined Sales Tax7.07%

Cost of Living Index101.3

Median Household Income$80,326

Poverty Rate17.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,503

Median Home Price$732K

Acres for Sale3002

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season174 days

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,192 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)340 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K507

Property Crime /100K616

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby0%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyWeak